Julie Carp’s Return Confirmed as Katy Cavanagh Reprises Role Before Eileen’s Exit

Coronation Street is set to welcome back Julie Carp as actress Katy Cavanagh reprises her role a decade after her last appearance. This comeback comes as Sue Cleaver’s character, Eileen Grimshaw, is on the verge of exiting the show. Julie’s return will coincide with Eileen’s departure storyline, which is slated to unfold in late spring following Cleaver’s impressive 25-year tenure on the series.

Filming for Julie’s scenes has already started, with her first appearance scheduled for February 21st. Viewers can expect to see a warm reunion between Julie, Eileen, and Todd, although the underlying reason for her return to Weatherfield remains undisclosed.

Fans will recall that Julie previously left the Street in 2015 alongside her then-partner, Brian Packham, after a brief romance with Jesse Chadwick, who has since relocated to France. The upcoming reunion between Julie and Brian may spark unresolved emotions, adding intrigue to her return.

Katy Cavanagh shared her enthusiasm about stepping back into her character’s shoes, expressing delight in reviving Julie’s distinctive wardrobe and character quirks. Meanwhile, Corrie producer Kate Brooks expressed excitement about Julie’s reintroduction, hinting at secrets that will lead to significant consequences for Eileen.

Katy has seamlessly slipped into the role, and the storyline promises to be rich with love, laughter, and drama.

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